Please E-mail suggested additions, comments and/or corrections to Kent@MoreLaw.Com.

Help support the publication of case reports on MoreLaw

Elvin Andre Gilbert v. Daniel Pearce

Date: 01-21-2011

Case Number: 2:06-cv-04770-GW-AJW

Judge: George H Wu

Court: United States District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles County

Plaintiff's Attorney: Dale K. Galipo, Law Offices of Dale K Galipo, Woodland Hills, California

Defendant's Attorney: Richard M. Arias, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, Los Angeles, California

Description:
Elvin Andre Gilbert sued Law Angeles Police Department Police Officer Daniel Pearce under 42 U.S.C. 1983 claiming that Defendant used excessive force when he mistook Plaintiff for a robber, shot him and took him into custody. Plaintiff claimed that he sustain economic damages, physical pain and mental suffering.

Gilbert and another bail recovery agent were working for a San Jose bail bonds company detaining a bail jumper wanted on a felony.

Pearce and his partner saw one of the men holding a gun to the head of the fugitive and ordered him to drop it, but Gilbert turned toward them and Pearce shot him three times.

The defenses asserted by Defendant are not available.


Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $1.2 million.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
Comments:
Related Cases from United States District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles County
Alejandro Franco v. Michael Gennaco, et al. 09/10/2010
Ormco Corporation and Danaher Corporation v. Align Technolog... 06/27/2009
Michael Marlo v. United Parcel Service, Inc. 06/20/2009
United States of America v. Northrup Grumman d/b/a TRW, Inc. 04/03/2009
Melisssa Borck v. City of Los Angeles 04/02/2009
Harold L Bostick v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company, et al... 11/20/2008
View More CA Cases
California Attorneys
Monica McElyea Grand Junction, CA
Criminal Defense
Mark Hardman Los Angles, CA
Criminal Defense
Phillip Kanarsh Los Angeles, CA
Criminal Defense
Marc Williams Los Angeles, CA
Criminal Defense
Find More California Attorneys

About This Case

What was the outcome of Elvin Andre Gilbert v. Daniel Pearce?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $1.2 million.

Which court heard Elvin Andre Gilbert v. Daniel Pearce?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles County, CA. The presiding judge was George H Wu.

Who were the attorneys in Elvin Andre Gilbert v. Daniel Pearce?

Plaintiff's attorney: Dale K. Galipo, Law Offices of Dale K Galipo, Woodland Hills, California. Defendant's attorney: Richard M. Arias, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, Los Angeles, California.

When was Elvin Andre Gilbert v. Daniel Pearce decided?

This case was decided on January 21, 2011.